Senator Williams Applauds Signing of Clean Slate Legislation
Harrisburg, July 3, 2018 – Last week, Senator Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) joined Governor Tom Wolf, lawmakers, and advocates for the signing of House Bill 1419, also known as the Clean Slate bill. “There are too many people who have done their time and have...
Senator Williams Highlights Nationwide Efforts to Reduce Citizens on Probation and Parole
Philadelphia, Pa. − May 17, 2018 − Today, 45 prosecutor leaders connected to Fair and Just Prosecution and from around the nation – – including over 30 current elected DAs and AGs – – signed on to Columbia University’s Justice Lab Statement on the Future of Community...
Sen. Williams Joins Students for #WeCountToo Rally Against Gun Violence
HARRISBURG – February 27, 2018 – On Wednesday, February 28, Sen. Anthony Williams will join students from Boys’ Latin High School, Bartram High School and Motivation High School for the #WeCountToo rallies against gun violence. Williams said that America’s gun...Williams Expungement Clinic Part of MLK Day of Service
HARRISBURG, January 19, 2017 – On Monday, Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) joined Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) to host an expungement clinic as part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service efforts. “The expungement process helps...Williams Proposes Measure to Reschedule Marijuana at Federal Level
HARRISBURG, January 17, 2018 – Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is introducing a resolution urging Congress to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. “Keeping marijuana as a Schedule 1...Williams’ Gunlock Give-a-Way in Philadelphia on December 16
Chilling Events Involving Children, Accidental Deaths Involving Guns Prompt Action Harrisburg – December 11, 2017 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) in partnership with Sheriff Jewel Williams and Inspector Derrick Woods of the Southwest...Elected Officials and Advocates Stand Together for Expanded Hate Crimes Legislation
Harrisburg, PA – October 24, 2017 – This morning, elected officials stood with advocates to push for an expansion of Pennsylvania’s hate crime definition. As state law currently stands race, color, religion or national origin are protected classes under the hate...Williams Kinship of Care Conference on Saturday
Harrisburg – September 22, 2017 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), in conjunction with the Philadelphia Kinship Care Committee, Turning Points for Children and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS), is presenting the 4th biennial...Williams’ Request for Redistricting Hearing Rebuffed
Harrisburg – September 19, 2017 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ (D-Philadelphia) request for a hearing on redistricting reform measures was rejected by the chair of the Senate State Government Committee due to “pending litigation on the drawing of maps,” Williams said today.
Williams Statement Following Philadelphia City Hall Hearing on Beverage Tax
Philadelphia – June 23, 2017 – The state Senate Local Government Committee met today in City Council Chambers in Philadelphia concerning the Philadelphia beverage tax, at the request of State Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware). Following the...Senate Democrats, Pittsburgh Mayor Advance Efforts on Climate Change Despite Trump
Harrisburg – June 13, 2017 – Committed to positioning Pennsylvania as a leader in the battle against global climate change, Sens. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny), Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) and Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), along with Pittsburgh Mayor...Williams to Host a Discussion on Creating a Peaceful Community in Delaware County
Harrisburg – June 2, 2017 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) will be hosting a discussion on what it takes to build a peaceful community on Sat. June 3, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Delaware County Technical High School (Folcroft Campus).
TOMORROW: Williams, McClinton to Host Free Document Shredding Event
PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2017 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and state Rep. Joanna McClinton are hosting a free document shredding event for local residents tomorrow. Constituents may bring documents that they no longer need to be safely shredded on site, including...Sen. Williams, Rep. Clinton to Host Free Document Shredding Event May 6
PHILADELPHIA, April 13, 2017 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and state Rep. Joanna McClinton are hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue in Philadelphia.
Sen. Williams, Philadelphia Eagles Rodney McLeod Present “Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge”
Philadelphia – April 7, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) has joined with Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod to present the Big Brothers Big Sisters “Mentoring is Brotherhood Challenge” meet-and-greet recruitment event on...Williams: State Sewer Grants Approved for Collingdale, Lansdowne
Harrisburg − March 31, 2017 – Collingdale and Lansdowne Boroughs are set to receive state grants to help repair their sewer systems, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware). Williams said Collingdale Borough will receive a grant of...Williams Issues Statement Concerning Vandalism at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Harrisburg – February 27, 2017 – Following reports about vandalism at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Philadelphia, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) issued the following statement: “I want my friends, colleagues an associates of Jewish descent to know,...Sen. Williams, Powell Family, State and Local Officials to Unveil “Jay Alerts” Legislation
Harrisburg – February 10, 2017 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), the family of Jayanna Powell and state and local officials will be holding a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Ren’s Auto Repair Collision, 4542 Baltimore...Senate Democrats Call for Special Session on Property Tax Relief or Elimination
Harrisburg – February 1, 2017 – State Senate Democrats said that Gov. Tom Wolf should call a special session of the General Assembly to ensure that legislation that results in significant property tax relief or total elimination is passed and signed into law this...Williams, Special Guest WRNB’s Lady B to Host Meeting Promoting Peaceful Communities
Harrisburg – January 17, 2017 – In an effort to promote peaceful communities, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) along with WRNB’s Lady B will host a meeting with elected officials, police chiefs and concerned citizens on Jan. 21 in Collingdale.
Williams, McClinton to Host Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing Clinic
Harrisburg – January 10, 2017 – A free criminal record expungement and sealing clinic has been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Myers Recreation Center in Philadelphia, according to the program’s sponsors, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams...Williams Introduces Legislation to Bar State Assistance to White Nationalists Groups
Harrisburg – January 5, 2017 – In an effort to bar white nationalist groups from gaining tax advantages or financial assistance from the state, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) said today that he was authoring legislation to prohibit hate...Sen. Williams and Friends Host “Day Of Giving”
Philadelphia – December 23, 2016 – On Dec. 20, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) embarked on a two-day effort called the “Day of Giving” to deliver fresh made holiday meals to firefighters at fire stations throughout his district in addition to...Williams Comments on State Grant for New Riverfront Trail in Southwest Philadelphia
Harrisburg − Sept. 30, 2016 − A new riverfront trail between Grays Ferry Avenue to the area just south of Passyunk Avenue will be funded through a $1.5 million grant from the state, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware). “This is...Sen. Williams Calls for Special Legislative Session on Curbing Gun Violence
Philadelphia – Sept. 22, 2016 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Delaware/Phila.) is requesting that Gov. Tom Wolf call a special legislative session to focus on gun violence in Pennsylvania. Following is the text of the senator’s letter to the governor: September...Sen. Williams’ Comments on Weekend Gun Violence in Philadelphia
Harrisburg, September 20, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) released the following statement in reaction to a shooting rampage in Philadelphia over the weekend. In the tragic incident a 25-year old woman was killed, multiple civilians and...Williams Hosts Mobile Constituent Service Day on September 27
Harrisburg, Sept. 19, 2016 − The Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library will serve as the host site for state Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) Mobile Constituent Service Day on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Williams Expresses Concerns about A.G. Confirmation Process
Harrisburg, Aug. 30, 2016 − State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and his Senate colleagues today raising concerns about the process being used to confirm the governor’s nominee for Attorney General. In the...Williams Sends HBO’s Oliver a “Dear John” Letter
Harrisburg – Aug. 25, 2016 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadephia/Delaware) released the following letter that he sent to John Oliver, host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
In the letter, Williams calls into question an assertion made in Oliver’s recent show that Pennsylvania’s “charter schools are terrible.” Williams also took exception to Oliver’s characterization that Pennsylvania has “the worst football fans, the worst bell, and the worst regional delicacy”.